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The Road That Leads Away From Rome

I was born into a Roman Catholic home. I was baptized and made my First Holy Communion as well, but I never really saw myself as being Catholic. The day of my FHC was the last time I took part of that sacrament, I ate meat on Fridays during lent, I lit firecrackers in the bathrooms, stole fund raiser chocolates from my catechism classes… then, I refused to go back for my Confirmation. I told my mother I would not be returning and from that day, I no longer saw myself as being Catholic.

I felt my defection from Rome was sealed. When I came to repentance I saw myself as an atheist saved by Grace and not a convert. Since I never sent a writ of defection to the Pope, my defection was never official and chances are that Rome still counts me as one of their followers. I had never thought of it making my divorce from Rome officail until I read this article by Lance King. Seems like an easy venture which I may consider going through.

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Wow, J.S.!- you were a little tyrant! I wasn’t nearly that rebellious at that early age. In fact, I continued Catholic school through two years of high school! (same school my parents and Chris Farley went to). Not until I was about 22 or so did I tell it straight to my parents: “I’m leaving this Church, because I cannot tolerate false doctrine!” Not too long ago, I sat down and made a list of RC teachings, and categorized them as either “aberrant” or outright “heresy”. In about 5 minutes, I had a list of 14 or 15 things! Even after many years, my Mother still thinks I’m brainwashed. To her, I’m the most brilliant person on the face of the Earth, EXCEPT……….when it comes to Religion! Somewhere along the line, Someone led me astray. I just keep praying for her, what else?